supper

noun

sup·​per ˈsə-pər 

1

a

: the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday

b

: a social affair featuring a supper

especially : an evening social especially for raising funds

a church supper

2

: the food served as a supper

eat your supper

3

: a light meal served late in the evening

Examples of supper in a Sentence

I always enjoyed our Sunday night suppers.

It's almost time for supper.

We took a walk after supper.

I had too much wine at supper.

He didn't come home for supper.

Recent Examples on the Web

Food and drink Local ingredients are spun into global favorites such as Middle Eastern garbanzo for breakfast or foie-gras terrine for supper, while also celebrating traditional Creole dishes. —Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

For an easy and inexpensive supper use white beans to build a scrumptious soup. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026

In a Polish community in Detroit in 1937, Florence and her fierce friend Basia hand-roll cigars for very low wages, care for children and try to be home to make supper. —Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026

Rios said a wide range of celebrations and programs are planned next year to commemorate America's birthday, ranging from large fireworks displays and statewide potluck suppers to student contests and citizen oral histories. —Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English soper, from Anglo-French super, from super to sup — more at sup

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing supper

• supper club

Rhymes for supper

• upper

Kids Definition

supper

noun

sup·​per ˈsəp-ər 

1

a

: the evening meal especially when dinner is eaten at midday

b

: a social affair having a supper

2

: a light meal served late in the evening